<p>Hey,
The school I am at, U. Minnesota, isn't considered prestigious at all. I was attracted to it because of its very strong economics department (ranked in the top 7-10 each year). Naturally, I am majoring in Economics and Biochemistry (B.S) and have a 4.0. Basically, I have all the attributes of a very competitive applicant, but my choice of school is what worries me. Is it harder to go to a top b-school from an unprestigious undergrad?</p>
<p>Undergrad isn’t what matters for MBA. It’s the work experience. If your school doesn’t place well with reputable industries then you will have a problem.</p>
<p>You’re missing an intermediary step in your plans. This looks more feasible:</p>
<p>Unprestigious undergrad -> Prestigious job -> Top MBA</p>
<p>I hope that clears it up.</p>
<p>if you are majoring in a top 10 economics program, have a 4 point, then you should be able to get a pretty good job…
what grade are you in?</p>
<p>U of M is a prestigious school (within the midwest) which will give you a great opportunity for prestigious jobs (in the midwest). I suggest with an economics major that you try to go into investment banking. In particular try to get a job with either Piper Jaffray or Lazard Middle Market. They will be your best chances for a shot at an MBA. And undergrad prestige matters less than you think. There is a St. Olaf undergrad at Stanford for her MBA right now. Also, from 2009-2011 Harvard had students from Carleton, Macalester, St. Olaf, St. John’s, and the U of M. Bottom line, keep your grades high, get a good job, and you will be fine.</p>
<p>If you’re planning to go to a post grad program (which you are), then undergrad pestige doesnt matter as much as someone who isnt. the jump from a semi-prestigious university (like U of M, Penn St, UF just to name a few) happens all the time. And like said before, work experience is the key.</p>